1. Cassandra
Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington · Databases & data platforms · 4.7/5
Distributed NoSQL.
Free
Free plan available
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Best PostgreSQL alternatives in India (2026)
PostgreSQL is a databases & data platforms product from PostgreSQL Global Development Group, Global, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 0 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to PostgreSQL are Cassandra (Free), OpenSearch (Free), Apache Druid (Free), DuckDB (Free) and RabbitMQ (Free). Cassandra is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
PostgreSQL alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches PostgreSQL's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | PostgreSQL (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | — |
| 1 | Cassandra | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | vs PostgreSQL |
| 2 |  OpenSearch | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Apache Druid | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  DuckDB | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 5 |  RabbitMQ | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Apache Kafka | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Apache Spark | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  CouchDB | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  pgvector | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  MySQL | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs PostgreSQL |
| 11 |  MongoDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs PostgreSQL |
| 12 |  MariaDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs PostgreSQL |
| 13 |  Microsoft SQL Server | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs PostgreSQL |
| 14 |  Redis | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Apache Hive | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Elasticsearch | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Hadoop | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Trino | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Presto | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  ScyllaDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 PostgreSQL alternatives in detail
Free
Free plan available
3. Apache Druid
Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington · Databases & data platforms · 4.5/5
Real-time analytics database.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
6. Apache Kafka
Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington · Databases & data platforms · 4.5/5
Event streaming.
Free
Free plan available
7. Apache Spark
Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington · Databases & data platforms · 4.4/5
Distributed data processing.
Free
Free plan available
8. CouchDB
Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington · Databases & data platforms · 4.4/5
Document database.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
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How to choose a PostgreSQL alternative
- Use managed services unless you have DBAs.
- Choose a warehouse only when analytics queries slow your production DB.
- Check Indian region availability for residency.
PostgreSQL alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to PostgreSQL in 2026?+
The closest matches to PostgreSQL on App Advisor are Cassandra (Free), OpenSearch (Free), Apache Druid (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match PostgreSQL, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to PostgreSQL?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Cassandra (Free), OpenSearch (Free), Apache Druid (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
PostgreSQL vs Cassandra: which is better?+
Cassandra is the closest match to PostgreSQL in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these PostgreSQL alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in databases & data platforms or a category PostgreSQL also covers, and PostgreSQL Global Development Group's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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